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• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Ventilation

  Exhaust ventilation

  Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Feces

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

  A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Fire

  Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Fungus

  Fungi

  Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

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